CAMBRIDGE – The Cambridge-South Dorchester High School Vikings (1A) varsity football team fell to the North Caroline Bulldogs (2A) on Friday, 28-14. The first game of the season took place …
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CAMBRIDGE – On Monday, at approximately 10:23 p.m., Cambridge Police Department (CPD) officers responded to an address in the 200 block of East Applebee Avenue in reference to a disturbance …
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8/29/23
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"Your support over the years has made our hearts soar;
But now it's time to retire and enjoy life just a little bit more."
Mary Ann McNamara and Beth Kline, co-owners, The Blue Awning, …
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By Debra R. Messick,
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8/28/23
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CAMBRIDGE – Concerned citizens, including parents, gathered at the City Council meeting on Monday to speak to commissioners about the recent rash of crime involving youths.
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In joining to preserve and uphold precious community traditions, nonprofit Groove City Black Heritage and Culture Group has pioneered a new one that's taken hold and taken root.
Building on the …
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By Debra R. Messick,
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8/22/23
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CAMBRIDGE – The early-morning quiet of this town was disturbed Monday, when five men were shot, one fatally.
At 12:25 a.m. Cambridge police responded to the 1000 block of Jimson Road …
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8/21/23
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OCEAN CITY – Governor Moore today delivered the keynote address during the closing session of the 2023 Maryland Association of Counties summer conference in Ocean City. The governor spoke about …
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8/20/23
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In 2019, Michael Rosato's iconic “Take My Hand” mural reinvigorated the ongoing mission of the Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center at 424 Race Street, bringing renewed attention and …
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By Debra R. Messick,
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8/16/23
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FISHING CREEK – On July 17, For All Seasons sponsored its first Hoopers Island Migrant Resource Fair at the Volunteer Fire House on Hoopers Island in Fishing Creek. The event, which drew over …
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By Amy Steward, Special to Dorchester Banner
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8/15/23
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“It’s always exciting to me and, I think, the whole CWDI organization when the community responds to our request for help,” said Matt Leonard, executive director of the nonprofit corporation …
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By P. Ryan Anthony,
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8/15/23
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Eastern Shore business owners and managers’ outlook on the economy are more optimistic than they were six months ago.
These trends are among the findings of the latest Eastern Shore …
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8/13/23
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Maryland Matters
FEDERALSBURG – The mayor of Federalsburg said Maryland’s legalization of cannabis is forcing her and her husband to close their business and sell their Eastern Shore …
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By Bryan P. Sears
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8/12/23
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CAMBRIDGE – Four members of Cambridge-South Dorchester High School’s Class of 2023 have demonstrated what resilience looks like, as they worked through the summer to gain the credits …
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8/10/23
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CAMBRIDGE – On Tuesday, citizens and elected officials came together and named a new street being built at Cambridge Harbor. The new street will be named Watermen Way.
Angie Hengst, one of …
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8/9/23
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The Cambridge Empowerment Center on historic Pine Street has truly reflected its name this summer. The community hub has welcomed a full roster of 45 area youngsters, with more on the waiting list, …
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By Debra R. Messick,
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8/8/23
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On Aug. 14, the Cambridge city Council will consider the new proposed Curfew Ordinance that is up for its second reading, public hearing, and possible passage. At the same time, an alternate …
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8/7/23
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LINKWOOD – A fire at Valley Proteins on Sunday caused an estimated $3.5 million in damage to the rendering plant.
At 7:25 p.m., primary responder Linkwood-Salem Volunteer Fire Company was …
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CAMBRIDGE – On Aug. 2, the Dorchester County Board of Education (BOE) voted unanimously to end the Facilities Feasibility Study, which began in February and was conducted by Baltimore-based …
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8/5/23
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CAMBRIDGE – A 19-year-old Rockville man is back in custody after escaping from the Eastern Shore State Hospital Center on Woods Road.
On Aug. 1, at approximately 5:39 p.m., Cambridge …
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At 9:10 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, a remarkably clear night sky was visible above Blackwater Wildlife Refuge.
The site, among the East Coast's most favorable spots for astronomical observation, was …
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By Debra R. Messick,
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8/2/23
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